Existential Therapists in 87501

Evolution can be messy. Healing and growth are non-linear processes which may feel challenging at times. A holistic approach to healing ensures that we are addressing all facets of the human experience, creating a space to discover our truest and most authentic selves, even when it feels like a hurdle. Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel) put it best, “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” I aim to make therapy a safe container where those questions can be explored, either one-on-one in an individual therapy session, or for couples, in a joint session.

Welcome to your own inner journey to transformative personal growth, empowerment and well-being! Our work together will encourage you to listen to and trust confidently in your own feelings, heart and intuition. I have found that emotions are our primary response to the world around us and contain all the information we need to learn to thrive. Focusing directly on the feelings underlying your issues rather than the thoughts will give you profound insight and clarity, and allow issues to resolve naturally and permanently. Learning to accept and trust in your own unique emotional/ intuitive perspective will bring you genuine self confidence, a renewed sense of direction in life, and dramatic spiritual/ psychological growth. My passion is to help you discover the natural healing magic within yourself!

Are you feeling disappointed or unfulfilled in life? You have the power to change this. Through self-introspection you will begin to understand how your life choices are impacting your wellbeing and happiness. I will encourage you to take responsibility for your choices, empower you to make choices that align with your true authentic self, and in turn create a life that is worth living. I have experience helping people work through the challenges of life, including self-esteem, relationship issues, women's issues, conflict resolutions, life transitions, and anger management.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist since 1992. As one can imagine, my treatment approach has changed and evolved during that period of time. I am a depth, existential therapist, and work with adults who are experiencing a life crisis or transitional phase in their lives. My hope is that clients who enter my office will feel a sense of calm and acceptance, and find a place where they can express their deepest truths and concerns without judgement. I incorporate dreamwork in my practice, and have attended Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara furthering my training in dreamwork.

I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, and seek to empower my clients to make personal decisions about their treatment under guidance. My worldview and theoretical approach is rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and holistic framework and utilizes interventions from methodologies such as Somatic Experiencing, existentialism, and person-centered psychotherapy. I enjoy working with a wide range of demographics and issues, but my ideal client would be someone seeking help with integrating past trauma, a harm reduction approach to substance use, disordered eating, and/or moving through a life transition.

With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.

My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.

I help clients look at their lives through the perspective of their soul in order to move out of suffering and into more empowered ways of being. Using several therapeutic approaches and practices, we identify ancestral patterns, release fear, limiting beliefs, and traumas stored in the body that cause imbalance and pain. I work with those who resonate with a spiritual, earth based, somatic, and creative approach to their healing journey, and those looking to integrate psychedelic experiences. I believe in the power of art therapy and its ability to surface what’s been stuck inside in order to identify, examine, and release it.

Relationships shape us. The experience of being seen, accepted, and understood by another is a basic human need that when not met can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and other painful emotions. Transformation and healing happen in the moment and in the context of relationships. My approach is open, compassionate, non-pathologizing, relational, & somatic. Rooted in mindfulness, IPNB, & the body/mind connection, our work will also be infused with a healthy dose of humor when appropriate. I support people seeking to heal intergenerational trauma & grief & to weave authentic connections with themselves and with loved ones.

You are not alone in experiencing times when you need extra support - ideally from someone who makes you feel safe, accepted, understood, and warmly cared about, as well as someone skilled in their craft. My clients experience me in this way. I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, grief and loss, major transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependence, and trauma. Research shows that no one therapeutic approach is more effective than another – rather, the relationship between client and therapist has the greatest impact on healing.

Are you a strong, successful woman who’s struggling on the inside, no matter how together you look on the outside? Life feels so hard; it’s all getting to be too much. You hate feeling like you’re not in control, but you also doubt your decisions. You feel worthless, taking the blame when things go wrong. Nothing stops the pain, no matter how busy you stay at work or how much you pretend that living like this is good enough. I’m Melanie. I'll help you overcome fears, frustrations, and loneliness, no matter how accomplished you are. You'll learn how to trust yourself again, to feel more alive, and fall in love with your future.

You don’t understand why you feel this way. You’ve worked so hard to get here, but it feels different from what you had hoped for. On the surface things are going well, but you still feel dissatisfied, empty, distant, and disconnected. Parts of you stay hidden and it is exhausting for you to keep it that way. You feel like connecting and understanding will help you through this, but another part of you is terrified of getting what you want and need. You’ve tried other therapists and perhaps medication, too. Things feel a bit better for a little while, but you always come back to this. You want deeper, lasting change.

I understand that life becomes complicated, painful, and difficult to navigate through. I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I hold a respectful, supportive, and validating space for people I work with. I believe that therapy helps promote healing and personal growth. I participate in sessions and offer feedback, support, new perspectives, validation and therapeutic exercises. I commend and honor that you are taking this time to start or continue your therapeutic journey.

Accepting new Telehealth clients in New Mexico & Oregon. I work with adults with a history of trauma, grief & loss, or anxiety. I can help you learn to increase compassion for yourself, reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, resolve the effects of trauma, transform past hurts & change patterns that no longer serve you. I admire the courage it takes to take the first step into healing & integrating, & it is an honor to be with someone on their journey. Together we will walk side-by-side as you learn to embrace life circumstances, navigate challenging times, & deepen the relationship you have with yourself & your loved ones.

I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their inner landscapes, find their voice, and cultivate greater self-compassion and resilience. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating life transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I am here to offer support and guidance on your journey towards healing and wholeness. With over 9 years experience, I have witnessed the profound impact that creative expression can have on healing and self-discovery. I am passionate about integrating the transformative power of art-based experientials and directives into therapy.

I am a dedicated clinician and I strive to create a strong, supportive space for clients who are interested in their inner work. I have worked with clients in severe emotional distress, and also with clients who just feel a need to "find a new path forward". Some of my clients come for brief intensive counseling during a crisis while others to do longer-term work on a quest for self-understanding and freedom from past painful experiences. Couples counseling is also part of my practice. I have extensive psychoanalytic training as well as experience in short-term modalities.

From the perspective of the Soul, Earth Is a Place We Come To Evolve and one's Life is the perfect curriculum for our evolution. I offer Practical, Transformational oriented therapy for Personal Healing & Spiritual Growth. By releasing the past with tools such as EMDR, TAT, IFS & developing skills such as Inquiry, Embodied Awareness, Mindfulness, Forgiveness, & Radical Acceptance; we learn to embrace more of our humanity & return to deeper Presence, Peace, Joy, Wholeness & Connection.

I apply a holistic approach as a pathway to increase your optimal wellbeing. This holistic approach, combined with your personal goals, creates an experience that is personal and unique to you. As your therapist, I will design a session tailored to your needs. I use Somatic Experiencing along with other forms of wellness specialties in working with those who are struggling with work/life balance, PTSD, anxiety, stress, marginalization, systems of oppression, ancestral trauma/intergenerational trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions.

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